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DIWA member Steves Digicams have posted the first online review in English of the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.
“Ergonomics are great. The camera is small enough that it can be slipped into almost any size pocket or purse, yet it’s large enough for a comfortable feel in your hands. The controls are well placed and functional, with your thumbs falling naturally over the various controls on either side of the LCD. The Menu system was logically organized and the shortcut menus are handy for quickly changing settings. The large 2.5-inch “HyperCrystal” LCD works great outdoors, even on the brightest of days, and when used in low-ambient lighting it “gains up” to help brighten your subject; this is a useful feature considering the LCD is the only viewfinder. Like past Stylus series cameras, the Stylus 800 employs a metal exterior and durable rubber gaskets on the inside to seal gaps and prevent moisture from entering the body, it can survive a downpour or a gentle sprinkle.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have posted the first online review in English of the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam. “Ergonomics are great. The camera is small enough that it can be slipped into almost any size pocket or purse, yet it’s large enough for a comfortable feel in your…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA).
Website: Quesabesde - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have published their review of the 7 megapixel Olympus C-70 Zoom (called the Olympus C-7000 Zoom in the USA). Website: Quesabesde - Olympus C-70 Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-70 Zoom Write a Review of the Olympus C-70 Zoom
The Hungarian website Index Digicam are first out of the blocks with a review of the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD.
Website: Index Digicam - Samsung Digimax i5 Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam are first out of the blocks with a review of the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD. Website: Index Digicam - Samsung Digimax i5 Review…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the recently released Adobe Photoshop CS2 digital imaging software.
“Adobe told us they used Photoshop’s 15-year milestone to rethink some basic operations. The goal was to make the product more user-friendly for the legions of digital photographers marching their way. We highlight the improvements to tools, workflow and customization before taking a closer look at a few significant new features.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the recently released Adobe Photoshop CS2 digital imaging software. “Adobe told us they used Photoshop’s 15-year milestone to rethink some basic operations. The goal was to make the product more user-friendly for the legions of digital photographers marching their way. We highlight the improvements to…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Kodak Easyshare V550, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen.
“Kodak’s EasyShare Software is a big part of the EasyShare story. Especially in its latest implementation, it walks you through every step of uploading, enhancing, and emailing your photos, and has about the most graphically intuitive interface of any consumer imaging software I’ve seen. It automatically sizes the images for printing or emailing, stores copies, applies simple effects, and allows you to make image corrections, such as color, brightness, and contrast adjustments. The entire line of EasyShare cameras are among the easiest and most goof-proof digital cameras out there, and the V550 and Kodak’s latest Picture Software carry on that tradition admirably.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Kodak Easyshare V550 Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Kodak Easyshare V550, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen. “Kodak’s EasyShare Software is a big part of the EasyShare story. Especially in its latest implementation, it walks you through every step of uploading, enhancing, and…
DPReview have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera.
“I liked the Z740 a lot more than I expected to; first impressions after months of using the Canon S2 IS and Sony H1 weren’t that positive - the Kodak is so small and lightweight that it feels almost toy-like. But of course being light and compact means the Z740 is as near as you can get to a ‘carry anywhere’ 10x zoom camera, and the ease with which you can use the fairly comprehensive photographic controls puts many more sophisticated cameras to shame. And overall - bearing in mind the target market - I was pleasantly surprised by the out-of-camera results, which produce very pleasing prints.”
Website: DPReview - Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review
DPReview have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera. “I liked the Z740 a lot more than I expected to; first impressions after months of using the Canon S2 IS and Sony H1 weren’t that positive - the Kodak is so small and…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have taken a look at the 5 megapixel Kodak EasyShare LS755 digital camera.
Website: FotoAparat - Kodak EasyShare LS755 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have taken a look at the 5 megapixel Kodak EasyShare LS755 digital camera. Website: FotoAparat - Kodak EasyShare LS755 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Kodak EasyShare LS755 Write a Review of the Kodak EasyShare LS755
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review Website: Read my…
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have published the very first online review of the new entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body.
Website: e-fotografija - Pentax *ist DL Review
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have published the very first online review of the new entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body. Website: e-fotografija - Pentax *ist DL Review…
Wondering what the new 10 megapixel Leica Digital-Modul-R digital back is capable of? Find out what Digital Outback Photo thinks in their latest Experience Report.
“In the end we don’t think that this camera is a real competion to a Nikon D2x or the Canon 1Ds Mk. II because the the Nikon and Canon systems are more modern and sophisticated (autofocus, image stabilized lenses, flash systems, highly integrated digital systems developed over quite a few generations). On the other side we also understand that some may fall in love with the Leica optics. We ourselves wait for the Leica M Digital. If that camera delivers as much as the DMR shows today the Leica M Digital will be on our shortlist for a top class street camera.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Leica Digital-Modul-R Experience Report
Wondering what the new 10 megapixel Leica Digital-Modul-R digital back is capable of? Find out what Digital Outback Photo thinks in their latest Experience Report. “In the end we don’t think that this camera is a real competion to a Nikon D2x or the Canon 1Ds Mk. II because the…
DCResource have reviewed the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60, which has a large 2.5inch LCD screen (but no optical viewfinder), 5 megapixels and a sliding lens cover.
“Overall, the DiMAGE X60’s photo quality was a mixed bag. Sometimes it was good, other times I was disappointing. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed with very little purple fringing and noise. Colors were good most of the time, but in several photos I noticed a pronounced green/blue color cast (example). In addition, there is noticeable softness around the corners and edges in many photos (example 1, example 2), which sort of goes with the territory on these folded optics cameras. In other words, you have to be willing to accept the tradeoffs of a smaller camera like this one.”
Website: DCResource - Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 Review
DCResource have reviewed the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60, which has a large 2.5inch LCD screen (but no optical viewfinder), 5 megapixels and a sliding lens cover. “Overall, the DiMAGE X60’s photo quality was a mixed bag. Sometimes it was good, other times I was disappointing. On the positive side…
DigitalCameraInfo have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.
“Fuji has done some very smart engineering to address a very real need in digital photography. Unfortunately, the FinePix S3 blends its uniquely impressive image quality with glacially slow shooting and writing speeds, and mediocre autofocus – it’s unsure in low light, and slow all the time. This results in some very strong limitations that many users will not be able to look past. But for some, the S3 will offer a formidable alternative that is superior to any other camera currently on the market.””
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. “Fuji has done some very smart engineering to address a very real need in digital photography. Unfortunately, the FinePix S3 blends its uniquely impressive image quality with glacially slow shooting and writing speeds, and mediocre autofocus…
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen.
“Despite its diminutive dimensions, the EX-P505 has many of the performance and handling characteristics of an SLR-style semi pro camera. Start-up time is a respectable two seconds, and the camera switches on automatically when you unfold the monitor. Shot-to-shot time is a reasonable although not outstanding 1.5 seconds, but there is no continuous shooting mode.”
Website: Trusted Reviews - Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505 Review
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Pro EX-P505, which features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 megapixels, Casio’s “EXILIM engine”, and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen. “Despite its diminutive dimensions, the EX-P505 has many of the performance and handling characteristics of an SLR-style…
Hardware Secrets have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.
“The large viewing screen is useful to notice pictures being spoiled by any dirt on the lens. Its resolution is relatively low – 110,000 pixels – comparing to other models like the Sony Cybershot DSC-T7 (which features double the pixels) but the 2.5 inches viewing screen serves its purpose. Picture framing is easy and the lack of an optical viewfinder passes unnoticed. The size is also good for menu browsing: the “Scene Mode” offers 15 pre-shooting settings (Museum, Backlight, Close-Up, Landscape, Underwater etc) plus some sub-settings. Navigating by them is pretty easy.”
Website: Hardware Secrets - Nikon Coolpix S1 Review
Hardware Secrets have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens. “The large viewing screen is useful to notice pictures being spoiled by any dirt on the lens. Its resolution is relatively low – 110,000 pixels – comparing to other models…
Leica Press Release
Go-ahead for capital increase at Leica Camera AG after agreement with major plaintiffs in actions for avoidance - Major shareholders intending to subscribe
Leica Camera AG, Solms, on August 5, 2005 has achieved a settlement out of court with four plaintiffs in the actions for avoidance, among them Leasing- und Handelsservice Heinrich GmbH (Hettstadt) and EO Investors GmbH (Dusseldorf). Their actions for avoidance of the capital measures resolved by the General Meeting on May 31, 2005, which had been the subject of the ad hoc announcement of July 15, 2005, have been settled with mutual agreement. The remaining fifth action for avoidance had been brought in an unlawful way. It is expected that the procedure will be closed without further proceedings.
Leica Press Release Go-ahead for capital increase at Leica Camera AG after agreement with major plaintiffs in actions for avoidance - Major shareholders intending to subscribe Leica Camera AG, Solms, on August 5, 2005 has achieved a settlement out of court with four plaintiffs in the actions for avoidance, among…
Nikon have announced a surge in profits for the last financial quarter, boosted by sales of higher-end DSLR cameras like the excellent D70s and new D50. “Nikon, the world’s second-largest maker of digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, said group operating profit totaled 13.94 billion yen ($124 million) in the April-June first quarter, up from a profit of 3.13 billion yen in the year-ago period.” Watch out for my D50 review soon!
Nikon have announced a surge in profits for the last financial quarter, boosted by sales of higher-end DSLR cameras like the excellent D70s and new D50. “Nikon, the world’s second-largest maker of digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, said group operating profit totaled 13.94 billion yen ($124 million) in the…
Canon have released a new firmware update, version 2.0.2, for the EOS 20D DSLR camera.
This firmware update (version 2.0.2) incorporates the following additions and improvements:
1. Fixes bugs that occurred when using the EOS Capture application.
This fIrmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 2.0.0 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 2.0.2, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Website: Canon EOS 20D Firmware Version 2.0.2
Canon have released a new firmware update, version 2.0.2, for the EOS 20D DSLR camera. This firmware update (version 2.0.2) incorporates the following additions and improvements: 1. Fixes bugs that occurred when using the EOS Capture application. This fIrmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 2.0.0 installed…
Creative Press Release
Creative Introduces the Zen Vision - 30GB MP3 Player With 3.7-Inch SharpPix High-Resolution 262,144-Color Screen for Photo and Video Viewing
Gorgeous Magnesium-Encased Player Delivers Eight Times the Image Resolution and more than Three Times the Screen Size of the Apple iPod Photo*
MILPITAS, Calif. - August 3, 2005 - Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today announced the Zen Vision™ MP3 player with a 3.7-inch SharpPix™ high-resolution 640x480 262,144-color screen for photo viewing and digital video playback. Featuring a transflective screen that provides excellent image and video quality even in bright sunlit conditions, the 30GB Zen Vision carries up to 15,000 songs, tens of thousands of photos, or up to 120 hours of video. Available in either pearl white or black, the Zen Vision measures 4.9 by 2.9 by .8 inches and weighs only 8.4 ounces. It is available today for pre-order at us.creative.com for only US$399.99.
Creative Press Release Creative Introduces the Zen Vision - 30GB MP3 Player With 3.7-Inch SharpPix High-Resolution 262,144-Color Screen for Photo and Video Viewing Gorgeous Magnesium-Encased Player Delivers Eight Times the Image Resolution and more than Three Times the Screen Size of the Apple iPod Photo* MILPITAS, Calif. - August 3…
Kingston Press Release
Fountain Valley, CA—August 9, 2005 - Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Ultimate Card product line with the release of a new ultra-performing 2-GB capacity card.
With super-fast 120X transfer rates, Kingston SD Ultimate cards offer significant performance benefits over current Standard and Elite Pro lines of SD cards. The greater storage capacity of the 2-GB SD Ultimate card meets the rigorous demands of professional digital photographers.
Kingston Press Release Fountain Valley, CA—August 9, 2005 - Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the further expansion of its Secure Digital (SD) Ultimate Card product line with the release of a new ultra-performing 2-GB capacity card. With super-fast 120X transfer rates, Kingston…
ExpoImaging Press Release
ExpoImaging Announces an Affordable Custom White Balance Filter for Fixed Lens “Prosumer” and Entry Level Digital SLR Cameras
MORGAN HILL, CA (August 9, 2005) – ExpoImaging, Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow professional and high-end photographers to balance color at capture, today announced a custom white balance filter for fixed lens prosumer and entry-level digital SLR cameras.
The new product, called the ExpoCap Custom White Balance Aid, is a white balancing tool available in 52mm, 58mm, 67mm and 77mm filter sizes for the most popular prosumer and DSLR cameras. It has a suggested retail price from $59.95 to $79.95.
Unlike the original ExpoDisc White and Warm Balance Filters, which are calibrated to stringent standards of light transmission and neutrality for professional photographers, the ExpoCap produces a slightly warmed image when used to set the custom white balance on a digital camera.
ExpoImaging Press Release ExpoImaging Announces an Affordable Custom White Balance Filter for Fixed Lens “Prosumer” and Entry Level Digital SLR Cameras MORGAN HILL, CA (August 9, 2005) – ExpoImaging, Inc., the pioneer in diffusion filters that allow professional and high-end photographers to balance color at capture, today announced a custom…